Synopsis: This article explains the concerns about child safety in online spaces and suggests measures to create safe online spaces for children. Background The children of the current generation are exposed to a world that is increasingly powered by virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI). For example, Alexa, YouTube wormholes, The Industrial revolution 4.0 has… Continue reading Measures to Create Safe Online Spaces For Children
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“Inclusive Internet Index 2021” Released
What is the News? Inclusive Internet Index 2021 has been released. About Inclusive Internet Index, 2021 Facebook Commissions the Inclusive Internet Index, 2021, and The Economist Intelligence Unit will develop the index. Purpose: It seeks to measure the extent of accessibility and affordability of the Internet. Also, the internet should be able to enable positive social… Continue reading “Inclusive Internet Index 2021” Released
National Super Computing Mission(NSM)
What is the News? India is fast emerging as a leader in high-power computing with the launch of the National Super Computing Mission(NSM). About National Super Computing Mission(NSM): Firstly, the government launched the National Super Computing Mission in 2015. Secondly, the aim is to connect research and academic institutions to a Supercomputing grid all over the country.… Continue reading National Super Computing Mission(NSM)
CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
What is the News? The Chief Justice of India launches the Supreme Court’s “SUPACE Portal”. About SUPACE Portal: Full-Form: SUPACE stands for Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency. Purpose: It is an artificial intelligence-based portal. It will make the research work easier for judges, thereby easing their workload. Key Features of the Portal:… Continue reading CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
. It Contents1 What is the News?2 About blockchain-based traceability interface:3 What is Blockchain Technology?4 About Spices Board India:5 About UNDP Accelerator Lab: What is the News? Spices Board India and UNDPs India’s Accelerator Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU). The MoU aims to build a blockchain-based traceability interface for Indian spices. It will enhance… Continue reading MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
POWERGRID Launches E-Tendering Portal “PRANIT”
What is the News? Power Grid Corporation of India Limited(POWERGRID) launched a portal named “PRANIT”. About PRANIT Portal: PRANIT is an e-Tendering Portal. It aims to make the tendering process more transparent through less paperwork and ease of operation. Significance: The portal is certified by Standardisation, Testing and Quality Certification Directorate(STQC), Ministry of Electronics and… Continue reading POWERGRID Launches E-Tendering Portal “PRANIT”
“US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative” launched
What is the News? Indo-U.S Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) launched the US-India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative. About US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative: The initiative will serve as a platform for India and the United States(US) to cooperate on Artificial Intelligence(AI). Goals of US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative: Firstly, to strengthen US-India strategic partnership by focusing on… Continue reading “US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative” launched
Significance and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Synopsis: Artificial Intelligence(AI) has the potential to widen the social and economic divisions in society. That will lead to discriminatory outcomes at a global level. Introduction In the last ten years alone, AI has seen exponential growth. AI-based systems are now defeating human champions in games and decoding complex proteins in labs. But the exponential… Continue reading Significance and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal”
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and MapmyIndia announced a collaboration. They will launch an indigenous mapping portal and geospatial service. It will be an Indian alternative to Google Maps. Read about new Geospatial policy About collaboration on indigenous mapping portal and geospatial service: MapmyIndia is one of India’s oldest players in… Continue reading ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal”
What is “Sandes” platform?
What is the News? National Informatics Centre(NIC) launched an instant messaging platform called Sandes. About the Sandes platform: It is an instant messaging platform like WhatsApp. It was previously named Government Instant Messaging System(GIMS). The platform can be used for all kinds of communications by anyone with a mobile number or email id. Initially, the platform… Continue reading What is “Sandes” platform?
